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Gener8tor is the biggest startup accelerator you’ve never heard of…

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More than 1,000 companies have cycled through its accelerator, and it was named 2022’s VC firm of the year by The International Trade Council. And yet, the name isn’t as well-known as other comparably sized accelerators. Gener8tor is running accelerators across the U.S.

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Hong Kong accelerator Brinc raises $30M Series B

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I’ve visited Brinc’s headquarters the last few times I’ve been to Hong Kong, and been impressed with the range of different startups the accelerator works with. I knew the organization primary through its consumer hardware companies — a primary focus when it was founded, back in 2014.

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

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Brett Calhoun Contributor Share on Twitter Brett Calhoun is the managing director and general partner at Redbud VC. Amid these turbulent times, the VC accelerator industry has emerged as a stalwart player. At the dawn of 2022, there were 2,900 active VC firms, marking a 225% increase since 2008.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Cell-cultured meat, alternative financing, avoiding tech debt

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Use alternative financing to fuel VC-level growth without diluting ownership. Investors are hungry for startups to throw their money at, but VC funding isn’t always the right option at all times or for every startup. Use alternative financing to fuel VC-level growth without diluting ownership. @yourprotagonist.

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Extra Crunch roundup: first-check myths, Miami relocation checklist, standout SaaSy startups

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VC is the flashy gold medal, but the rapid growth of emerging fund managers means that a first check can be piecemealed together from a variety of different sources. Telehealth startup Doximity filed to go public earlier today. Dear Sophie, I do recruitment for tech startups. Image Credits: Nigel Sussman (opens in a new window).

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